Boat accidents can be life altering. At no fault of your own a slip, fall or other type of accident could leave you with a lot of bills and little hope for recourse if the person who made the mistake that caused the boat accident doesn’t have liability insurance. Boat accident lawsuits can cover everything from loss of wages due to injuries incurred during the accident to medical bills resulting from said injuries. If a family member is hurt or killed due to someone else’s negligence, there is a possibility to recover damages like medical expenses, lost wages and even pain and suffering from a court of law.
A boating person involved in an accident on the water accident should: stop the boat right away at site of the accident … Help those injured or at risk of being injured or in danger, unless doing so would be dangerous to his or her personal vehicle or the passengers on board as well… What is the first step required by […]
The laws regarding what type of report must be filed if you are involved in an accident while boating is not unlike the rules of land-based accidents. Federal law states that a report must be filed within 48 hours of the accident, and ten days after the accident has occurred. Regardless of how serious the […]
Are you one of the victims of a terrifying boating accident? Do you wonder whether you’ll require an attorney for a boating accident? Similar to cars, boats may get out of fuel and catch on fire. Alcohol and speed could be a factor in the negative events that occur. However, boaters also run the risk of sinking or falling […]
San Diego Boating Accidents Often Result in Serious Injuries In Gerson & Schwartz, P.A. We at Gerson & Schwartz, P.A. maritime accident attorneys represent people who have suffered serious accidents as well as injuries. We know the complexity that are involved in maritime law. We how we can hold negligent vessel owners as well as cruise lines, manufacturers […]
If you or a family member have recently been seriously injured due to someone else’s negligence, you can have cause to file a lawsuit. As the victim, you can be eligible to receive monetary compensation for both your medical bills, lost time at work, and pain and suffering. The first place to start is with […]